New Survey Finds Big Discrepancies Between Public Opinion and Cannabis Policy

Mandatory minimums make marijuana use a crime to be policed and punished; despite 29 states having medical cannabis laws and the rapid reform occurring nationwide, cannabis is treated like every other controlled substance under federal law. With public sentiment differing greatly from the policies enforced nationally, America may see criminal justice reform that transcends gender, ethnicity, race, and political affiliation sooner than we think.